School Board makes minor changes to its policies

L. Kasimu Harris Staff Writer

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Oct 25, 2008 at 8:00 AM

HOUMA -- Terrebonne school officials streamlined policies this week to bring them in line with newer state guidelines.Philip Martin, assistant superintendent, said most of the policies were already standard practice within the district and the revisions made them formal. Among the changes:Adult education: Students under 18 are required to have the consent a parent or tutor to attend adult-education classes.Students who are 16 and wish to exit school and enroll in adult-ed need a special waiver that their parent or tutor must request. And if the underage student does not have a parent or tutor, the superintendent can approve enrollment if one or more hardships exist.Attendance: The district has outlined three types of absences: temporarily excused, unexcused and those due to a suspension.Exceptions are possible for medical issues and observance of special or recognized holidays of the students’ faith. Students are considered tardy if they are not in class when the first-period bell rings.Home study: The policy defines home study as students who are not enrolled in the school system.Martin said the term is often confused with home-bound students. However, in Terrebonne home-bound refers to students who have medical issues and are enrolled in the Terrebonne Parish school system, though they may receive instruction at home.Admission: Parents enrolling students for the first time must present proper documentation, including the child’s birth certificate, Social Security card and immunization record.Expelled students will not be readmitted unless reviewed by the School Board.

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